DIETARY AND DRINKING HABITS IN PATIENTS ADMITTED WITH NEPHROLITHIASIS

Abstract

Background: rd The nephrolithiasis is the 3 most common clinical problem worldwide. Men are at great risk of developing stones. The dietary and drinking factors play an important role in its causation. The present study was conducted to determine the dietary and drinking habits in patients presented with nephrolithiasis to Ayub Teaching Hospital, Abbottabad. Study design: This cross-sectional study enrolled 140 patients by convenient sampling. Setting & Period: The study was carried out at urology ward of Ayub Teaching Hospital, Abbottabad from November 2016 to June 2017. Methods: In this study a self-maintained structured questionnaire was used to interview 140 patients admitted in both male and female urology ward of Ayub Teaching Hospital, Abbottabad. The questionnaire covered the drinking and dietary habits of patients with relevance to determinants such as no of glasses per day, level of education, physical activity, the occupation of patients and source of drinking water. Data was collected through questionnaires and was analyzed using SPSS-23. Results: Total of 140 patients were enrolled, 80 (57.1%) were males whereas 60 (42.9%) were females. Most of them 116(82.9%) were from rural areas,132(94.3%) poor socio economic status, 60(42.9%) drinking water from tapand 80(57.1%) eating vegetables. Most 100(71.4%) of them were illiterate, 92(65.7%) working indoor and 60(42.9%) drinking 5 to 10 glasses per day. Conclusion: The study highlights the poor dietary and drinking habits of patients admitted with nephrolithiasis.